42 Years of Experience
Affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital
Who is Dr. Gardner, Internist in Albany, NY?
What are Areas of Expertise for Dr. Gardner?
Dr. Michael Gardner, MD is a highly-rated, board-certified Internist known for expertly diagnosing, treating, and managing a wide array of related conditions and procedures. Utilizing the latest medical advancements and evidence-based practices, Dr. Gardner empowers patients to confidently navigate their health journey, specializing in Preventive Medicine, and comprehensive wellness support. Serving the Albany, NY community, Dr. Gardner is dedicated to enhancing lives through expert, patient-centered care.
Where did Dr. Gardner go to medical school and complete their residency?
Residency: U Pa Hlth Sys-Presby M C, Internal Medicine
Medical School: University of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny
Is Dr. Gardner board certified as an Internist?
Yes, Dr. Michael Gardner, MD is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine
What languages does Dr. Gardner speak?
Dr. Gardner and their clinical team can communicate with patients in the following languages:
- English
- French
- German
What conditions does an Internist like Dr. Gardner typically treat?
As an Internist, Dr. Gardner diagnoses, treats, and manages a wide range of conditions. This condition information is derived from anonymized insurance claims and highlights the medical conditions most commonly treated by Dr. Gardner. It provides insight into the doctor’s areas of experience and expertise based on real-world patient encounters from the past two years, updated quarterly. Learn more about our claims-based healthcare methodology.
Also known as:
- Routine Adult Health Checkup
- Health Checkup
- Adult physical exam
- Annual wellness visit for adults
- General adult medical exam
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z0000: Encounter for general adult medical examination without abnormal findings
Also known as:
- High Blood Pressure
- Hypertension
- Primary Hypertension
- Essential Hypertension
ICD-10 Codes:
- I10: Essential (primary) hypertension
Also known as:
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Diabetes Type 2
- Type 2 diabetes
- Diabetes Mellitus Type 2
- Adult-Onset Diabetes
- Non-Insulin Dependent Diabetes
ICD-10 Codes:
- E119: Type 2 diabetes mellitus without complications
Also known as:
- Chronic Respiratory Failure with Low Oxygen
- Respiratory Failure
- Long-term lung failure with low oxygen
- Chronic hypoxic respiratory failure
- Ongoing breathing failure with hypoxia
ICD-10 Codes:
- J9611: Chronic respiratory failure with hypoxia
Also known as:
- Immunization Visit
- Vaccines
- Vaccination appointment
- Shot visit
- Immunization encounter
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z23: Encounter for immunization
Also known as:
- Parkinson's Disease
- PD
- Shaking Palsy
- Paralysis Agitans
ICD-10 Codes:
- G20: Parkinson's disease
Also known as:
- Vitamin D Deficiency
- Low Vitamin D Levels
- Lack of Vitamin D
- Hypovitaminosis D
ICD-10 Codes:
- E559: Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified
Also known as:
- Other Pre-Procedure Examination
- Various pre-op checks
- Miscellaneous pre-surgery exams
- Other pre-treatment assessments
ICD-10 Codes:
- Z01818: Encounter for other preprocedural examination
Also known as:
- High Cholesterol
- Cholesterol
- Hypercholesterolemia
- High blood cholesterol
- Elevated cholesterol
ICD-10 Codes:
- E7800: Pure hypercholesterolemia, unspecified
What procedures does an Internist like Dr. Gardner typically perform?
As an Internist, procedures performed by Dr. Michael Gardner may include:
- Ambulatory Care Consultation
- Annual Check Up
- Annual Physical
- Aromatherapy
- Bladder and Bowel Management
- Blood Pressure Testing
- Bowel and Bladder Management
- Certified Medical Examination for Commercial Driver / Vessel Master
Please contact Dr. Gardner's office directly to confirm care for your specific procedure, for more information, or to schedule a consultation.
Does Dr. Gardner accept my insurance?
Dr. Gardner accepts most major insurance plans. Important: Please call our office at (518) 489-2812 before your appointment to verify that your specific plan and network are accepted.
What insurance plans does Dr. Gardner accept in Albany, NY?
Dr. Gardner in Albany, NY accepts plans from many carriers. While this list is updated regularly, it is not a guarantee of coverage.
Top Insurances
Medicare
Molina Healthcare
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Where is Dr. Gardner's office located?
Dr. Michael Gardner's Primary Practice
1444 Western Ave Ste A
Albany, NY 12203
(518) 489-2812
What hospitals are Dr. Gardner affiliated with?
Castle Connolly Top Hospital
This doctor is affiliated with a Castle Connolly Top Hospital.
Dr. Gardner has admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
What is Dr. Gardner's NPI number?A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique ID number that identifies doctors and healthcare providers nationwide.
Dr. Gardner's National Provider Identifier (NPI) number is 1184616237.
What common questions do patients ask about Dr. Gardner?
Here are answers to patients Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ’s) about Dr. Gardner
What is Dr. Michael Gardner's specialty?
What does an Internist do?
A physician who provides long-term, comprehensive care in the office and the hospital, managing both common and complex illness of adolescents, adults and the elderly. Internists are trained in the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, infections and diseases affecting the heart, blood, kidneys, joints and digestive, respiratory and vascular systems. They are also trained in the essentials of primary care internal medicine, which incorporates an understanding of disease prevention, wellness, substance abuse, mental health and effective treatment of common problems of the eyes, ears, skin, nervous system and reproductive organs.